Neil deGrasse Tyson - StarTalk Live at New York Comic Con 2019

On this episode of StarTalk Radio we’re coming to you live from New York Comic Con 2019! We have returned to opening night of NYCC once again to explore the science of comics, sci fi, and pop fiction. Our intrepid host Neil deGrasse Tyson is joined on the main stage in front of a packed house by comic co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist and StarTalk geek-in-chief Charles Liu, PhD, to explore everything from Star Wars to vibranium to flying through space.
We start with the building blocks of all comic books and science fiction…literally. You’ll hear about some of the most notable fictional elements that are responsible for the powers and stories of some of the most popular superheroes. Find out how much Thor’s hammer would actually weigh if forged in a dying star. We explore the lore of Wonder Woman and the science behind her bracelets. We investigate the history of vibranium. Dive into the controversy surrounding Iron Man’s suit being powered by palladium.
Next, you’ll learn more about the classic sci fi techniques of getting around the universe as fast as you can. Discover more about warp drives: how they work, why the ship is actually moving in a “bubble,” and how warp drives add to the scientific authenticity of Star Trek. Then, we switch over to Star Wars. We break down their constant jumps to light speed. Charles and Neil air out their grievances with some of Star Wars’ science inconsistencies - especially involving X-Wings and TIE fighters. However, discover why they praise the inclusion of a double sun on Luke’s home planet of Tatooine.
We stick in the realm of Star Wars as our trio ponders the portrayal of alien life in science fiction. We discuss why a lot of aliens look humanoid. But on the flip side, we debate whether aliens must look humanoid in order for them to be relatable to the audience. We ponder the exploration of exoplanets and Neil tells us that if you find a place with oxygen in the atmosphere, you might find life. Lastly, you’ll learn why E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial might be a potato. All that, plus, Neil ends our evening at NYCC with a moving reading from his new book Letters from an Astrophysicist. (Warning: Adult Language).
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[@manxhu6610]

His speach to his dad, brought a tear to my eye, not gonna lie.

[@Pipstikis]

Yeah...

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

The letter was incredible, but then what he added to the atmosphere afterward is just as moving and rewarding to listen to. I wish I were as well-spoken and well-meaning.

[@joeswanson420]

The book is incredible that that was from lol

[@charlesmcdowell9436]

That eulogy was amazing.

[@endofyraaaaryfodne3389]

I love these three so much. That amount of knowledge and sass between all three makes me sad I missed witnessing this live.

[@charlesmcdowell9436]

Man he is like PhD level knowledge on everything.

[@UK-Blue]

... not... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn2xo4d-mbV7mKs

[@shyskeleton1665]

Please watch the lunar wave and understand its all a lie. No one wants to belive as i didnt till i seen it for myself. Neal is a hoaxer and is full of lies.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

@@shyskeleton1665 Really? And your ACTUAL EVIDENCE is????

[@shyskeleton1665]

@@rickkwitkoski1976 what do you mean my actual evidence. Ive seen it with my own eyes. And even on videos. Look up crow777. Or look up wave on jupeter. Im not saying we live on a flat earth. Im just saying theres something going on and has been. I was raised up in beliving in everything we were told. I was a science nerd went to church and all that good stuff. So anything anyone tells us thats diffrent we say your nuts couse we know. But we dont know anything. No one has any proof other than rumors. I seen these waves with my own eyes threw my own telescope on different planets and did all i could to come up with a why solution. And theres only 1 trufull answer. You have to learn it for yourself. Check out shooting the moon. Not the song the video

[@jwb52z9]

Denying science is illogical and backward.

[@stevendomk]

The geekness os strong in this trio*

[@cl4rkj0hns0n1]

NDT: the hero we wanted, and the scientist we needed.

[@MatheusSoares-nk1zm]

Just wish more people to be interedted in this content. I love Neil

[@freckledtrout3299]

Interested?

[@timan2039]

@F.U.N This vid was released today, Jan. 2nd.

[@MatheusSoares-nk1zm]

@@freckledtrout3299 I don't know how to write so well, I am Brazilian BTW

[@MatheusSoares-nk1zm]

@J4ck1E OMG that's really awsome

[@jazzpip1]

Well people are fucking stupid

[@benwarner3498]

Just discovered you from your Master Class add. When I found out you were an Astrophysicist I immediately subscribed! I loved Charles Liu! How refreshing to listen to incredibly intelligent minds! I haven’t even been a subscriber for an hour yet and I love it! Neil, I hope for you that if you have a son, that he does or some day will acknowledge your accomplishments as you did for your father. I lost my father in 1999. He was only 63. Today I am older than my father ever was. I miss him everyday and loved your comment that talking about them brings them back. Fabulous video! I can see hours of watching your videos already! Thank you!

[@shadowtransfix]

Loved the discussion around Thor’s hammer! 😁 thanks for this awesome event. 👍

[@Thomas-qn4hj]

Wow this guy knows his super hero's

[@NoahFroio]

The reference to parsec in the Kessel Run actually does refer to distance - Han Solo making the Kessel Run (a distance of 18 parsecs) in under 12 parsecs, refers to his moving closer to a black hole or holes thereby managing to cut the distance down to about 11.5 parsecs, from the original 18... so, distance, not time. :)

[@michaelschmidt1223]

Thank you for another fantastic chat! I love when you have Dr. Liu on. You are a phenomenal orator, writer, and story teller. I love the closings you do on Star Talk. They are informative, inspirational, and heartfelt. We are so lucky to have such a force as yourself on the public stage. Thank you.

[@sumans7620]

OMG I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! This is probably one of the best shows on KZbin!!

[@carlbusch2295]

Kessel run- A 18 parsec smuggling route that passed by the maw (black hole). The completion of the run was a source of pride and accomplishment among smugglers. By moving closer to the black hole of the maw, a star-ship pilot could trim parsecs from the run while increasing the difficulty of the trip.

[@myrlyn1250]

Thank you. I don't have to type that in now! Evidently Neil hasn't read the books...

[@carlbusch2295]

Lots of stuff in Star Wars doesn’t add up but never doubt a Solo lol

[@jerimiehall]

Neil that letter to your father was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

[@danielduarte6086]

Just finished reading the Letters... Book. Sensational. Read it, you won't regret.

[@dawnsherry7366]

I watch/listen/read to everything Neil De Grasse Tyson had to say. Your father is very proud our you and your legacy of education. Beautiful eulogy. ❣

[@jy-li1jq]

It feels like theyre someone who grew up reading comics, someone who watched the animated shows and someone whos only seen the movies

[@allisoncarlin3124]

@NeildeGrasseTyson I can't wait for the Star Talk Show in our community! I feel the same way others have felt seeing Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Someone I know had the honor in his college years watching Carl Sagen. I am so looking forward to this and will remember this show for the rest of my life! ❤

[@KismetBP]

Oh man so great, had me tearing up at the end. Much ❤️🤘 to everyone.

[@iahmmei1849]

i appreciate star talk sharing its knowledge with plain ol' me..with out this show i would've been ignorant to physics..since i discovered Neil i can now name more than ten physicist off the top of my head..."gaining on em' "

[@colvillecalixte3622]

I'm with you on that one bro. He's my mentor for afar.

[@MistaQ3]

This was a complete joy to watch. I laughed so much.

[@marleyjanim5033]

Me too

[@JookerSK]

I´m reading the book now :D I had to cancel the video cause i didn´t wanna spoil it for myself. LOVE all the work you are doing (making Science interesting).

[@olid.7568]

Loved it, love star talk, great show!

[@kathryntate6809]

Thanks for this wonderful show.

[@Hussein_Nur]

That running entrance of Chuck nice is just the best.

[@jaroffarts7652]

Charles should start a show!

[@anthony2584]

Dr. Charles Liu is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kirisweeks8673]

Yessssss brand new 😁😁🙌

[@ahadonyt]

I pressed the like button at "old lady shooting Wonder Woman with a tommy gun".

[@shpongle7322]

Wow. That speech at the end Neil. Much love

[@3DScaleScenes]

That was great Paul Mooney, Chuck! Well done!

[@poppinpatty2507]

I wish I was there.this was awesome,amazing and very interesting.the end when he red from his book was the best part, it was pure human emotion that transcended fame, science and was real. I have a ton of respect for this man, he could be super Hollywood and isn't. He is one of the smartest people on earth and at the same time is down to earth!🚀

[@R3_dacted0]

It annoys me how so many people cry about how "a parsec is a unit of distance, not time," as if they think they are making a valid argument. It has been established in (what is now known as) Legends that when Han brags about completing the run in less than 12 parsecs, he is talking about DISTANCE, not time. The Kessel run takes you through the Maw, which is a series of gravity wells. The route is traced through these wells such that it extends a set DISTANCE (I think it was 14 parsecs, iirc). Deviating from this set route is dangerous because then you end up skating too close to the gravity wells and can end up getting killed. When Han brags that he completed it in under 12 parsecs, he is bragging that the Falcon was maneuverable enough to skim into the danger zone of these gravity wells, thereby cutting the travel distance down. So, when people complain "Oh, but a parsec is a unit of distance, not time," it means they are assuming Han is talking about time, when he is, in fact, talking about distance.

[@gianskys]

i was so nauseous, till i found this a sec ago-relatively speaking. Thks for the laughs thks for the human element..CHeers Star Talk. 2020 & Beyond

[@JG603YouTube]

Really enjoyed Charles Liu's knowledge and insights

[@terabytekiller528]

Do a Wookie, banking in space... Epic!! this really was a great show !! best sound effect ever Chuck. it was awesome! < yeah Dr.T. it was :)

[@georgep5590]

I genuinely enjoyed this

[@kingjames4886]

I don't... every time another black guy shows up neil just flips into ghetto mode. he's so insecure with himself.

[@nduwingoma]

@@kingjames4886 Are you projecting or just miserably envious by nature?

[@Purpletrident]

@@nduwingoma Sounds like projection for sure.

[@droid2645]

Happy New Year Everybody!!!!

[@jameshedden2260]

I'd say the sonic booms from wonder woman's bracers are definitely shown in the movies with the cgi addition of ripples in the air as she moves

[@grantwidmann348]

The “sea of electrons” that allow for more of a structure that is trying when needed, but can still bend.

[@TurricanRex]

Awesome episode. 👍

[@HeyImSnappy]

Man, seriously, @22:00 I laughed so hard, what a genuine joke without any softies whining about the racial nature of it. That's how you know you're in a room full of smart people.

[@marklvrd]

I think he got vibranium confused with Tyroneum, which is the hardest material in the universe.

[@billybegood466]

Oh, I'm sure someone, somewhere, in the crowd was deeply offended.

[@frogz]

@@billybegood466 and inside he thought to himself "i shouldnt be laughing this hard"

[@birdland85]

It's was funny. Until the Asian guys started worshipping. Because that's what you have to do nowadays. He felt that if he didn't react dramatically, people would think he's racist. No one would think that, but he thought he had to react that way.

[@rld8258]

@@birdland85 jesus christ dude it ain't that deep

[@afghakhan]

Marvelous episode!

[@zain2314]

if dark energy and dark matter pushes galaxy (which has unimaginably mass) away from eachother, there must be somehow we utilize it as a push or force to make a lightspeed vehicle in space?

[@dangriffin607]

LOVE this. Spend some time on You Tube and NOT feel guilty!

[@baishihua]

Charles is really amazing, love his deadpan delivery as well.

[@bletz421]

Hes always awesome niel is always excited

[@TheYellow1203]

Awesome!! You guys are funny!

[@ashclarke9696]

love this

[@PhysicsHonors]

I love all three

[@AlbertGuilmont]

Kessel Run - under 12 parsecs is correct! The route is NOT a fixed distance and it goes through very distorted space-time zones, so the distance expression is like a pilot's jargon. The duration of the travel does not matter, only the pilot's ability to choose a "shorter-smaller space-time route". The greater the space-time distortion, the trickier for imperial ships to follow. The star ship's pilot has to choose such a route through Kessel space, so it would be EQUIVALENT with a standard 12-14-15 parsecs of distance. The lesser, the better and riskier.

[@Thomas-qn4hj]

That Wonder Woman pilot was awesome, and it is kind of strange you can't find a copy anywhere. Funny, when I watch it on a Cathode Ray Tube TV, I thought it was just a movie of the Wonder Woman story, not necessarily a pilot for a TV series

[@aayushtamu]

The letter to your father was very touching and one of the greatest letters I have ever got to listen.Forever inspiring Dr Tyson.

[@dackjaniels4480]

The way he said "eight" planets at 35:01 is priceless 😂😂😂😂

[@muetta1632]

This is soo good.

[@Anti-HyperLink]

*Thor in the Avengers' bathroom* BRING ME TOILET PAPER!

[@Rudeboyja92]

Lol knowledge,tht Paul mooney impression was on point!lmao

[@skebess]

What did the guy in the audience say at 27:21? I really need to know!

[@AlclayPS3]

He said, "That's what she said". Apparently he was referencing Chuck's previous comment about how many Chuck's it takes to chuck this 'wood', lol.

[@robpatty6062]

How much wood would a woodchuc cut if a woodchuc did kung fu

[@jamessmith-li7uo]

Thanks!

[@jonathanjoseph350]

My man actually did a cartwheel

[@treborironwolfe978]

Neil.. What a beautiful eulogy and dedication to your father. I lost my own father just before Christmas 2017. I know you are not big on the whole "afterlife" thing, but I'm sure he was always proud of you also, and still is -- Perhaps his essence or spirit is restricted to heart, mind and history; or maybe he now exists in some realm we cannot explain.. If nothing else, his atoms and energy are still here with us in this universe and always will be in some form. Plus, we have YOU ;)

[@lovetheory9769]

Wow what a beautiful interpretation of the afterlife

[@kimjohnson4278]

I remember seeing that episode of Wonder Woman in the late 70s.

[@ancientpoet6958]

The world would really need a Wonder like Woman

[@models6292]

#I have four questions about neutrons and low-power bosons The first question is whether all the short-lived particles will be converted into weak Guo bosons Or only the neutron decomposes into a weak force The second question is about primary particles Is neutrino composed of fluctuations in quantum vacuum as well? The third question, how does the neutrino form during nuclear fusion in the sun? Does nuclear fusion lead to the loss of part of the energy? the fourth question Is this neutrino the lost energy during the nuclear fusion process? We hope that you send the four questions to physicists Please post the answers in science websites in a web browser

[@TheMerriell]

Wonderful show, but I thought that you would have talked about using an extreme amount of mathematical equations to fold space for travel as they did in the movie Dune!

[@mistasandman8996]

Fascinating

[@adityaprasetiyo6590]

Chemistry between chuck and neil is something..

[@juliewood823]

I cried after you read from your book -

[@lclutch365]

oh what up 2020

[@danielcardenas4307]

2020: wassup

[@jameshedden2260]

Star wars ship engines are ion thrusters which is why they're able to take off and land and fly the way they do. They have wings because they aren't strictly for space, they go onto planet surfaces and so need aerodynamics.

[@xxxxxrandom]

9:50 Hands would only need to move supersonic speeds if the bullets were fired closer than being able to grab hold of the barrel distances...

[@Chevy2112]

the wonder woman episode is available when you by the fist season on dvd

[@rickmillion7902]

That was hilarious😂😂😂

[@BLKGURL_GOLDMOUFMISSES]

Who else is here 2021 ✋🏾

[@dcherryz28]

I remember that Wonder Woman episode

[@gi4dtv]

The scientist didn't look hard enough I found the episode in 2 minutes.

[@valivalentin8139]

Vote Neil 4 President in 2020

[@timothymartin6252]

Name a better trio... I’ll wait

[@istvansipos9940]

sgt. Martin Riggs, sgt. Roger Murtaugh, Mr. Leo Getz

[@jancarlostercero3430]

My step mom and step sis

[@frogz]

charles, found it on dailymotion in 4 parts, dc universe for rental and amazon for rental "Wonder Woman's first broadcast appearance in live-action television was a movie made in 1974 for ABC. Written by John D. F. Black, the TV movie resembles the Wonder Woman of the 'I Ching' period. Wonder Woman (Cathy Lee Crosby) did not wear the comic-book uniform, demonstrated no apparent super-human powers, had a "secret identity" of Diana Prince that was not all that secret, and she was also depicted as blonde (differing from the black hair established in the comic books). This 1974 film follows Wonder Woman, assistant to government agent Steve Trevor (Kaz Garas) as she pursues a villain named Abner Smith (Ricardo Montalban) who has stolen a set of code books containing classified information about U.S. government field agents."

[@MrBlazingVortex]

tweet this at him, unless someone already has

[@strawberrymilksamurai]

Charles Liu is the perfect man 😍

[@RayRay-zt7bj]

Yes, he is, but those primary colors he is wearing, LOL.

[@dyldaddy1589]

NDT..I love you man, I’m addicted to StarTalk.. but you gotta learn to not interrupt people when they’re mid sentence

[@joeswanson420]

In NY the only way to tell if someone is paying attention to you is by interrupting lol 😂

[@warrenhunter4422]

We're so interested in what's going on along side of us or above us but what's going on beneath us I believe is a good question

[@grimformation]

This guy has a PHD in Life. He's so good

[@Curionauta361]

Wow!

[@JavierVegaPerry]

First ill say i love Startalk, i watch it almost daily, BUT i hate the dates on your videos, some are reuploads years old, and this event was in octuber, im a follower, and i keep watching the channel, but please have some order in the uploads, maybe put a [2016] when its a 2016 video uploaded years later, i dont mind, but when i open a recent upload and its old, like really old seems deceiving....

[@dcac6237]

Charles, the ultimate geek.

[@hoarder66]

When the guy on the left said no1 and then no2, i thought the guy in the middle was gonna say uuuuuurrrruuuuu...

[@mogstreet]

haha this is so great

[@Anti-HyperLink]

Me-yole-near is my closest attempt to description the pronunciation of Mjölnir.

[@vincentbeaulieu5300]

Yaasssssss !

[@Popeyesmuncher]

“That’s what she said!!” 🗣🗣

[@treborironwolfe978]

*ATARI says:* "Yes, we can confirm ET was a vegetable. We planted many copies of it deep in the California landfills. Sadly, we were unable to reap any rewards from our efforts."

[@dominicvandermerwe2092]

Star Trek there also was a few seeding races. if you look at B canon.

[@ancientpoet6958]

Rare material would be good to have with rare quality/ properties

[@AceHardy]

👑

[@punintended4754]

When he did that 'doo do doo do" His hairs scatters and take same configuration Every time. Did anyone noticed?

[@colinskelding8959]

Thor's hammer is a Hand Sledge. A sledge hammer with a very short handle so you can hold it with 1 hand

[@voyageoffthegridsailinghar4308]

What an exciting debate! I'm loving it! One thought about aliens and the types of aliens that humans have created in stories (30:30) ...Dr Tyson suggested humans mostly create near humanoid shaped aliens because of our limited imagination. I would suggest the reason is our desire to see another species that looks like us and who can, for instance, develop tools to make other tools to build things.

[@Ketraar]

Also most aliens in these movies/series/etc often serve as a "mirror" to analyze our humanity.

[@voyageoffthegridsailinghar4308]

​@@Ketraar I remember Dr. Tyson saying once before that we fear aliens because we are expecting them to be like us. We have seen the level of destruction we are capable of and assume that if another species made it to earth that it would only be to take resources ( just like we did when we made it to "new land") We are holding up a mirror and assuming aliens would be destructive like us ....but Dr. Tyson assumes that an aliens who make it this far would have reached a level of community and cooperation that they would not be interested in killing..because if they couldn't they would destroy each others advanced (constantly blow each other up) and never reach us.

[@Ted2of25]

On the Science in Star Wars topic: You could argue that The Force is an example of primitive civilizations assigning Divinity to things they don't understand. Whether The Force has a "will" is another discussion.

[@vagatronics]

Hey!!!

[@valarmorgulis3920]

Hey

[@ilin.andrii]

Sooo... I'm just saying. Loved it.